[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 8135-8136]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING STAFF SGT. GREG WARNER

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                         HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2006

  Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to honor 
the life of Staff Sgt. Greg Wagner who died May 8, 2006, from wounds 
suffered while serving in Iraq.
  Every member of the House of Representatives has taken a solemn oath 
to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. 
While we certainly understand the gravity of the issues facing this 
legislative body, Greg lived that commitment to our country. Today, we 
remember and honor his noble service to the United States and the 
ultimate sacrifice he has paid with his life to defend our freedoms and 
foster liberty for others.
  The lives of countless people were enormously enhanced by Greg's 
compassion and service. Greg, who represented the best of the United 
States, South Dakota, and the military, continues to inspire all those 
who knew him and many who did not. Our Nation and the State of South 
Dakota are far better places because of his service, and the best way 
to honor him is to emulate his devotion to our country.

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  I join with all South Dakotans in expressing my sympathies to the 
family of Staff Sgt. Greg Wagner. His commitment to and sacrifice for 
our Nation will never be forgotten.

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